Boutique Glamping Resort: Bringing Custom Design to Life
Partners in Hospitality
When a new glamping resort in Washington’s Columbia River Gorge opened its doors, guests discovered a place where stargazing, unplugged evenings, and boutique comfort meet in perfect harmony. What is not apparent to the eye is how this magical destination came to be: a custom design and manufacturing collaboration between the resort and Rainier Outdoor.
For hospitality operators, this project shows what’s possible when a supplier isn’t just a vendor, but a true design-to-build partner.
Understanding the Vision
The partnership began when resort owners approached Rainier Outdoor with a bold idea: build multi-site glamping compounds that could scale quickly and deliver a consistent, elevated guest experience. At first, the team came with their own shelter designs and asked Rainier to manufacture fabric coverings. What they needed was standardized parts: easy to repeat, easy to install, and easy to replace if damaged.
That early collaboration set the stage for something bigger. The resort team toured Rainier’s facilities, recognized the potential for growth, and ultimately found in Rainier a partner that could evolve alongside the glamping company’s expanding vision.
Iterative Design & Innovation
Over time, the team began to lean more heavily on Rainier for design expertise. “This happens fairly frequently in our client relationships,” said Brian Rowinski, Lead Account Executive at Rainier, “We begin by providing one service that the client comes to us knowing they need, and then they discover that we can offer solutions to their other problems as well. We are always there providing options.” One standout example is the development of the resort’s iconic guest tent, which sports a beautiful clear-windowed ceiling to allow guests to fall asleep under the stars. The original vinyl windows often failed under the stress of sun exposure, but Rainier offered a solution using its patented method for marine enclosures to create a more durable acrylic windowed roof that could withstand the elements while enhancing the guest experience.
This kind of value engineering—solving problems while aligning with client goals—is at the heart of Rainier’s design-to-build approach. Whether hospitality operators bring their own concepts or adapt Rainier’s standard models, Rainier delivers options that make visions possible.
Partnering for Scale
The ability to manufacture at scale while still tailoring design details gives Rainier’s clients the best of both worlds: the repeatability of off-the-shelf models and the flexibility of true customization. Unlike competitors who only ship pre-designed units, Rainier can provide standardized products or adapt to unique requirements—whichever the client needs to succeed.
Delivering Unforgettable Guest Experiences
For guests, the result is seamless: safari-style tents with thoughtful amenities, windowed ceilings that frame the night sky, and retreat spaces that feel both rooted in nature and elevated in comfort. For operators, it’s the assurance of a partner who understands the pressures of scaling a hospitality brand without sacrificing design integrity.
The Bottom Line
Rainier Outdoor has proven its commitment to innovation, partnership, and building for scale. For hospitality operators, the takeaway is clear: whether you bring your own designs or adapt ours, Rainier is ready to make your vision possible.
Ready to elevate your guest experience? Start your Design-to-Build journey with Rainier Outdoor today.
